Modern Day Prophets (The Living 15)
This prophet negotiated with terrorists for hostage release while flying a tracking plane behind a hijacked German-owned Lufthansa 737 plane.
Who is Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf?
When this missionary entered the field, he turned down a marriage proposal, became shepherd, and defeated a gang of thugs.
Who was Ammon?
It is said that he was a man-at-arms, with a very dis-arming personality. After a battle, his friends took his loot to the armory. Alma 17-20
This was the first completed temple of the restoration.
What is the Kirtland Temple?
Most of the priesthood keys were restored here (D&C 110), and Joseph Smith's vision of the Celestial Glory was received here (D&C 137).
This commandment gives the Lord's ideas on healthy living.
What is "The Word of Wisdom"?
Doctrine and Covenants 89
What is "Love the Lord thy God"?
"Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment." Matt 22:37-38
This prophet worked for a Federal Judge during President Nixon's Watergate hearings.
Who is Elder D. Todd Christofferson?
The most common prophet name in the Book of Mormon.
What is Nephi?
These three men restored the Melchizedek Priesthood by conferring that priesthood to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery.
Who is Peter, James, and John?
"[Joseph and Oliver] were also ordained to the Melchizedek Priesthood by the ancient Apostles Peter, James, and John." Introduction to the Doctrine and Covenants
Malachi taught that those who do not keep this commandment "rob God."
What is "The Law of Tithing"?
"Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings." (Mal 3:8)
The Savior taught this parable when asked, "who is my neighbour?"
What is the Good Samaritan?
Found in Luke 10:25-37
President Nelson performed open heart surgery while he was a member of the 12 on this past Prophet.
Who is President Spencer W. Kimball?
It has been rumored that these three men have appeared to many people, particularly missionaries, in times of need over the last 200 years.
Who are the Three Nephites?
While true that they are on the earth doing the Lord's work, very little is known about what they are doing. They were selected as some of the apostles when Christ appeared to the Nephites in 3 Nephi 11.
These three men had an angel show them the golden plates and were collectively called the Three Witnesses.
Who are Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer and Martin Harris?
Their testimony is given in the intro to the Book of Mormon.
Keeping this commandment is a monthly sacrifice, but when combined with prayer, it is considered "rejoicing".
What is the "Law of the Fast"?
"Verily, this is fasting and prayer, or in other words, rejoicing and prayer." DC 59:14
Jesus brought this person back from the dead after having died three days previously.
Who is Lazarus?
"And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. And he that was dead came forth..." John 11:43-44
This prophet served in the same mission at the same time with his brother.
Who is Elder Dale G. Renlund?
The Stripling warriors explained none of them were killed in battle because of this.
What is "They did no doubt their mothers' teachings"?
"they had been taught by their mothers, that if they did not doubt, God would deliver them." Alma 56:47
When he was 22 and not a member of the church, he felt compelled to serve as a mission. He sold his home, temporarily left his wife to serve, was given a Book of Mormon by a pastor, read it without stopping at night, spoke with Hyrum Smith, and soon after was baptized.
Who was Parley P. Pratt?
After his baptism, he served a mission to the Native Americans and another to Canada. His missionary converts included Sidney Rigdon (3 Witnesses), John Taylor (future prophet), and Mary Fielding (became Hyrum's wife).
The only one of the 10 Commandments that comes with a promise
What is "Honor thy father and thy mother"?
"That thy days may be long in the land..." (Ex 20:12)
This is the name of the apostle Paul before he was converted to Christianity.
What is Saul?
While Paul did write the majority of the letters in the New Testament, he originally fought against the Christians and was the means for the deaths of many of them.
This prophet met his wife at a frat party.
Who is Elder Ronald A. Rasband?
The name of the Brother of Jared.
What is Mahonri Moriancumer?
Joseph Smith was asked to give a baby blessing where he named the child Mahonri Moriancumer. After, he explained that was the name of the Brother of Jared.
This man was an Apostle, betrayed Joseph Smith, was excommunicated, repented, returned to the church, and then wrote "Praise to the Man" in honor of the kindness, mercy and greatness of Joseph Smith.
Who is William W. Phelps?
He also wrote 25 other hymns including "Now Let Us Rejoice", "The Spirit of God", "Redeemer of Israel", "Oh God, the Eternal Father", and "If You Could Hie to Kolob".
Article of Faith #12 teaches that it is a commandment to be obedient to this.
What is the "Law of the Land"?
"We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law." Article of Faith 12
The name of the Savior's most well known sermon which: was 3 chapters long in Matthew, contained the Beatitudes, and was taught again to the Nephites in Third Nephi.
What is the Sermon on the Mount?
Found in Matthew 5-7 and 3 Nephi 12-14.